Summary:
The Scott City R-I school district in Missouri operates three schools: Scott City Elementary, Scott City High, and Scott City Middle. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with enrollment ranging from 225 to 270 students per school.
Among the three schools, Scott City Middle stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Scott City Elementary has struggled, ranking in the bottom 30% of Missouri elementary schools and earning a 1-star rating. This stark contrast in academic performance suggests the district may need to focus on improving outcomes at the elementary level to better prepare students for success in middle and high school.
Socioeconomic factors appear to play a role, as Scott City Elementary has the highest rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 64.07%, compared to 38.85% at Scott City High. This disparity may contribute to the differences in academic achievement across the district. Overall, the Scott City R-I school district ranks 134 out of 376 districts in Missouri, indicating average performance at the district level.
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